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Arapahoe Basin, CO, Adjusts Parking Reservations for 2025-26 Amid Ikon Pass Changes

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Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, Colorado, will adjust its parking reservation program for the 2025-26 season, coinciding with its first full winter of unlimited access for full Ikon Pass holders, reports The Summit Daily. The resort introduced its current parking system during the 2024–25 season to address mounting traffic issues along U.S. Highway 6 near Loveland Pass. That system required reservations […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | May 14, 2025
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Azerbaijan Named Global Destination Partner of FIS in Landmark Deal

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The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) has named Azerbaijan as its first-ever Global Destination Partner, launching a multi-year partnership designed to elevate the central asiatic country’s presence on the international snow sports stage. Starting with the 2025–26 season and running through 2029–30, Azerbaijan will serve as a premium partner of all FIS World Championships. The agreement also grants Azerbaijan […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | May 14, 2025
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84 Days of Daylight Begin in Utqiaġvik, Alaska, as Midnight Sun Returns

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The sun has officially set for the last time this season in Utqiaġvik, Alaska. The northernmost town in the United States will now experience 84 straight days of continuous daylight—an annual natural phenomenon known as the ‘midnight sun.’ Related: Valdez, AK, Heli-Skiing Report: 14 Glorious Runs on the Best Day of the Season & Mom’s Birthday On Saturday, the sun […]

Martin Kuprianowicz | May 14, 2025
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Olympic Gold Medalist Eileen Gu Makes Sport Illustrated Swimsuit Cover

3-time Olympic medalist and one of the highest paid women’s athletes in the world Eileen Gu has added another accolade to her list of achievements, but this time not through competing directly in winter sports disciplines. The 21-year-old freestyle skier and Stanford physics major recently appeared as a cover model in Sports Illustrated’s iconic Swimsuit Issue, marking another first in […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | May 14, 2025
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Top 5 End-of-Season Spring Skiing Traditions

As ski resorts begin to close, it’s a great time to look back and reflect on the past winter. The ups and downs. The chairlift-chats and gut-busting laughter with friends, both old and new. The long days filled with powder and après. But just because the snow is winding down, doesn’t mean the fun has to, too. If there is […]

John Cunningham | May 14, 2025
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Why Thursday Night Is The Best Night Of The Week In Salt Lake City, Utah

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“HAPPY THURSDAY!” A concerningly large group of cyclists shout at you as they pass by, swallowing up the street in Salt Lake City, Utah on any given Thursday night. The Nine-by-Nine, or “Nine” as locals refer to it, is an underground bicycle rally that suddenly appears at the intersection of 900 East and 900 South at 9 p.m. on Thursday […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | May 14, 2025
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X Games Returns to Aspen, CO, For the 25th Consecutive Year

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As anticipation builds for another electrifying winter season, X Games announces the return of its premier winter event to Aspen Snowmass, Colorado, for the 25th consecutive year. Marking a major milestone in action sports history, X Games Aspen 2026 will take place January 23–25, 2026 at Buttermilk Mountain, celebrating a quarter-century of unforgettable moments, legendary runs, and boundary-pushing performances in […]

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Avatar photo Press Release | May 14, 2025
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2025 Opening Dates for Ski Resorts in New Zealand

New Zealand’s ski season typically begins in mid-June and extends into early October, though specific opening dates vary significantly by resort. Currently, Mt. Hutt is aiming to be the first resort in New Zealand to open for skiing and snowboarding, after receiving a nice 1.2-meter early May snowfall.  Here are the opening dates for New Zealand’s ski resorts in chronological […]

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Julia Schneemann | May 13, 2025
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FIS Introduces New Safety Measures & Showcases 2025-26 Alpine World Cup Calendar

Recently, during the FIS Spring Meetings in Vilamoura, Portugal, the Alpine Skiing Committee outlined plans for the upcoming 2025-26 race season. Related: The Top 12 Ski Brands in 2024-25 by FIS Alpine World Cup Points Athlete safety is a top priority for the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS), leading to the introduction of several updated rules aimed at enhancing […]

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Avatar photo Brent Thomas | May 13, 2025
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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, Opens Aerial Tram for Summer On May 17, Offering Backcountry Skiing Access

“Big Red” Kicks Off Summer Activities In Jackson Hole. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR), Wyoming, is pleased to announce that its world-famous Aerial Tram will be open to the public starting May 17, marking the official kickoff of summer operations at the resort. Related: What is the Difference Between Jackson and Jackson Hole, WY? Built in 2008 and gliding skyward […]

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Homewood, CA, New Gondola Update: Resort Expects Completion by 2026-27 Season

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Homewood Mountain Resort’s highly anticipated gondola project is progressing steadily toward construction, with an official opening targeted for the 2026-27 ski season. According to an update posted on the resort’s official website, the Homewood Gondola has secured key regulatory milestones, including full approvals from the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA), the California Tramway Board, and substantial conformance approval from Placer […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | May 13, 2025
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Next Season’s Alta-Snowbird, UT, Pass Combo Goes on Sale For Almost $3,000—Over $200 More Than Last Year

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The Alta-Bird season pass—offering unlimited access to both Alta and Snowbird ski areas—is now on sale for the 2025–26 winter season at $2,918, a $210 increase from last year’s price. The joint pass remains one of Utah’s premier offerings, giving skiers access to a combined 5,114 acres of terrain, 20 lifts, and 256 runs, with no blackout dates. With an […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | May 13, 2025
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Mikaela Shiffrin Teases “Secret Project” in Video of Her Skiing at Copper Mountain, CO

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Olympic gold medalist Mikaela Shiffrin appears to be working on a new film project, according to a recent Instagram post shared from her spring training camp at Copper Mountain in Colorado.  In the post, Shiffrin thanked Copper for “another super productive spring camp” and hinted at an upcoming “secret project,” accompanied by behind-the-scenes video footage of a follow-cam skier capturing […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | May 13, 2025
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U.S. Ski & Snowboard, Stifel Extend Groundbreaking Title Partnership Through 2034

The Landmark Renewal with Financial Services Partner is the Largest Partnership in U.S. Ski & Snowboard History U.S. Ski & Snowboard and Stifel Financial Corp. are proud to announce a landmark renewal of their partnership from May 2026 through April 2034. This unprecedented 8-year agreement marks the most expansive partnership in U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s history, reflecting a bold, shared […]

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Sierra-at-Tahoe, CA, Agrees to Compensate Guests for Missed Ski Days During COVID Pandemic

Sierra-at-Tahoe, California, has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit stemming from its handling of single-day lift ticket sales during the 2020-21 ski season. The settlement follows claims that the resort sold tickets for specific dates without disclosing parking restrictions that ultimately prevented some guests from accessing the mountain, according to Top Class Actions. Related: Reflecting on 5 Years Since […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | May 13, 2025
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3 Climbers Killed, 1 Injured After 400-Foot Fall in North Cascades Rappelling Accident

Three climbers from Washington died and a fourth was seriously injured after an anchor failure led to a 400-foot fall near North Early Winters Spire in the North Cascades on Sunday, according to the Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office. The accident occurred around 11:30 a.m. on May 11, approximately 16 miles west of Mazama, as the group descended a steep gully […]

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CragBrains | May 13, 2025
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Sonora Pass (State Highway 108) to Open from its Winter Closure on Thursday, May 15, at 10:00 a.m.

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Caltrans will reopen Sonora Pass (State Route 108) for the season this Thursday, May 15, at 10:00 a.m., Mono County Tourism announced on social media. The scenic mountain highway, which connects the Central Valley to the Eastern Sierra via the Sierra Nevada, closes each winter due to heavy snow accumulation. Crews from Caltrans Districts 9 and 10 have been working […]

Martin Kuprianowicz | May 13, 2025
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Spring Avalanche Claims Life of Young Backcountry Skier Near Simplon Dorf, Switzerland

A 29-year-old Swiss backcountry skier was killed Sunday morning, May 11, after being swept away by an avalanche while descending a high alpine couloir near the Lagginhorn in the Simplon region of the Valais/Walliser Alps, according to the cantonal police of Valais/Wallis. The fatal incident occurred at approximately 8:15 a.m. on Sunday morning as two backcountry skiers made their way […]

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Julia Schneemann | May 12, 2025
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Mammoth, CA, Report: Big Wind Leads To A Private Ski Resort on Chair 23

Report from May 11, 2025 Our plan was backcountry yesterday, but the wind said otherwise. It was blowing about 60mph at the top of Chair 1 at Mammoth around 8 am. The wind direction was magically just right and Mammoth was able to get all the chairs open. Weirdly, the lower mountain was windier than the upper mountain. I rode […]

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Miles Clark | May 12, 2025
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The 9 Most Expensive Daily Lift Tickets in the USA Last Season

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Three-hundred-dollars. 300 big ones. A week’s pay or more for many full-time laborers in America—workers in the very same ski towns that charge these exorbitant prices for a day lift ticket. How do these honest people afford to go skiing? Or do they? Related: Understanding Dynamic Pricing in the Ski Industry It’s happening; daily ski ticket prices are reaching unprecedented […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | May 12, 2025
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